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Mark Jorgensen forgets the cheese at a singles event with a difference

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The 39 Steps comes to the Opera House

This Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy looks set to be a season highlight

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Riverford Organic Veg

The Travelling Field Kitchen at Stockley Farm

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Win an Indian or Thai meal for four at Flavours

North Manchester's brilliant new curry house is giving away a meal for four plus wine

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Black Dog Ballroom for Christmas pa...
Here's a super-cool bar to have your Christmas celebration in
 
Marketing conference for Spinningfi...
Marketing professionals are invited to Hubbub 2010 – a major new conference to be held in Manchester in October
 
Hilton Star Ball
One of the glitziest events of the city's social calendar returns in October
 
Lynda Moyo joins all the people, so many people...
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Dancedance
 
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Jennifurry
Sideshow striptease at the Frog and...
Gilded Lili brings a sultry combination of variety, circus and old fashioned smut to the Frog and Bucket
 
Swing night at Stock
The food, the music, the romance...
 
Confidential ruin a barge
There are lots of ways to use a boat and it doesn’t always have to involve alcohol
 
Lever Arts Prize 2011
The Greater Manchester domination of Lever Arts Prize nominations
Bauer Millett shows off new models ...
The cars star among the roulette tables at the firm’s Manchester showroom
 
Las Vegas at Manchester235
See the UK's number 1 Elvis tribute at this night of showgirls, cocktails and dining
 
Park Inn christmas party special an...
Christmas Party Night Special, Friday 17 December & Private parties and celebrations at Park Inn
 
Manchester set for picnic fever thi...
Pack your basket and pray for good weather as the city rolls out its picnic blankets
Family Friendly Film Festival
Emily Morris on a film festival that brings the cinema to life
 
All aboard goes 4D
Have a shipshape summer at this free 4D exhibition for all the family at IWMN
 
Run around the city and take on the...
Doldrum Theatre and greenroom team up for new interactive theatre experience
 
The Warehouse Project line-up annou...
One of Manchester's biggest club nights is back with a mind-blowing line-up
Final week for lady boys is a ball
How did the lady boys of Bangkok snatch a googly?
 
Manchester Jazz Festival Listings
A bigger and better line-up than ever
 
The scariest summer holiday attract...
Blue Planet's Venom isn't for the fainthearted...and kids get in free with our voucher
 
Scratch’n’Sniff Cinema
Hazard is a really smelly festival: try it out
Dance themselves daft
Urban Moves is here soon: time to make the streets special
 
Head Over Heels
Nadia Jaynes gets a little too involved at Chorlton's soft play centre
 
The Manchester Picnic
Piccadilly puts the ‘pic’ into picnic
 
Street Dance Stage School
The summer’s biggest movie comes to life at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Street striker auditions
The World Cup is over. It’s time to find new talent...
 
Heroes Barge Party
Photographs from the free barge party for our heroes
 
Summer on the Mal Terrace
For a lazy summer vibe head to the Malmaison's terrace
 
Frank’s Fantastic Farewell
Celebration of the life of legendary comedian at the Hyundai Fan Park in Castlefield
MMU’s Children’s Book Festival Gala...
Sleuth gets quizzical with Jeanette Winterson and Carol Ann Duffy
 
Confidential tours report: the muck...
Radical Manchester, ghosts, tunnels, architecture: you seem to love ‘em
 
Outsider Art, the meal: the people
Jonathan Schofield thanks the philanthrophy of nine year old Carla Wolf for taking the photos at the recent Wh...
 
Kid Creole and the Coconuts
We've got news of special pre-concert receptions at Band on the Wall to celebrate the arrival of Kid Creole & ...
The Royal Armouries, Leeds, the rev...
Samantha Grimes swashbuckles her way with mum and child to Leeds’ biggest museum
 
Prose Formation Team Summer Soiree
Three lady writers plus one lady musician – Jessie Rose will be the guest performer at this livelier-than-aver...
 
Threadbare: drawing with thread
Manchester Craft and Design Centre intertwined with Debbie Smyth
 
Children’s Book Festival
Join Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at Manchester's first ever Children's Book Festival – it starts on Thursday
World Cup at the Circle Club
Lynda Moyo gets away from the crowds at the Circle’s special World Cup screenings
 
Last chance to walk
Walk off some World Cup steam at the Manchester Midnight Walk
 
Wimbledon Village
Come and join us on Murray Mount for tennis, Pimms, strawberries and ice cream...
 
Manchester Day review
Wonderful procession goes down a storm - but next time let’s keep out the engines
Join Manchester’s house party
Fun and frivolity and the Charleston in Rags to Bitches
 
Manchester Day 20 June
Forget the World Cup for a day, support your city spectacularly
 
Christmas Markets take tourism award
The festive markets are recognised as a national attraction at award ceremony
 
Band on the Wall listings
What's going on at Band of the Wall this July?
Get on your bike and dance
The Bicycle Ballet needs volunteers for a Castlefield dance on 25 July
 
Jimi Hendrix tribute at Ruby Lounge
Top tribute band Are You Experienced? are bringing Jimi back from the grave for a night of rock and roll mayhem
 
Summer Salsa Weekender
Want to get your groove back this summer? Head to this weekend of dance workshops, DJs, and live Cuban music
 
Coronation Street party
Lynda Moyo paints Weatherfield red with adidas
Oldham Coliseum Theatre listings
Plays by Harold Pinter, Brian Friel and Noel Coward are some of the highlights of the autumn/winter season at ...
 
Free kid's ticket to Blue Planet Aq...
Want a top half-term day out? We've got a voucher to get a child in free at Blue Planet Aquarium
 
Get dad dancing for £1,000
Fathers' Day fun at the Trafford Centre this June...
 
Manchester Midday Walk
Schoolchildren in Manchester get their own version of the St Ann's Hospice Midnight Walk
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Circle Club
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Stock
Book now for new Opera night at StockMORE
Proms in the Park in Salford
Book now for Salford's Proms in the Park, Saturday 11 September, featuring John ...MORE
FYEO Portraits
50% off a For Your Eyes Only photo shoot - only £49MORE
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols Supper Club: Three Course dinner and a Bellini for only £20 per p...MORE
Malmaison - Manchester
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Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Limited free tickets available for the Frog and Bucket this ThursdayMORE
Podium Restaurant, Bar & Lounge - Hilton
Two fab offers: Cocktail in Cloud 23, 2 courses and a glass of wine for only £20...MORE
David Rozman
Save 50% off colouring services plus £5 off hair care products or 25% off you ne...MORE
The River Bar and Restaurant
Enjoy the new lazy brunch at the River Restaurant for only £25MORE
Manchester 235
2 cocktails, two course meal and a £10 bet all for £25MORE
Sale Sharks
Corporate Hospitality and Celebration Packages at Sale SharksMORE
Hope Street Hotel
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Planet Code
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Black Dog Ballroom
Save 30% on food and drinks at Black Dog Ballroom in SeptemberMORE
Confidential Tunnel Tours
Join us for more tours of the citys underbellyMORE
Confidential Tours
Ghost tours and more tunnels - book nowMORE
Linen
Dine from only £10 or enjoy Movie Night: Every Sunday for only £15 per personMORE
Gordo v Andrew Green – Park inn cook off
Gordo vs Andrew Green at the Park Inn Cook OffMORE
Zouk - Strictly
Enjoy 3 courses and a glass of house wine for £19.99MORE